This Rivalry Really Stinks

It’s a tradition only a Cornell fan could love: the annual tossing of the fish as Harvard is introduced. But it was appropriate on this night, as the Big Red asserted their ECAC dominance.

What Next?

The upcoming opening at Michigan State does not hurt for candidates. Sorting out who will be the Spartans’ third head coach of the last 50 years will be the current one, Ron Mason. Steve Klein, who knows him well, gives his perspective.

This Week In The ECAC: Jan. 31, 2002

There’s nothing better than the smell of fish in an ice hockey rink in February. Especially if you’re a Cornell fan. The Game is this week and oh, yes, there is an undercard as the ECAC is back in full action again this week. Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy bring it all to you.

NCAA Forced to Correct Ticketing Snafu

Fans holding tickets to the NCAA Division I men’s East Regional in March may want to double check the game times. Because of a printing error, an unspecified number of fans received tickets printed with the wrong start times. The incorrect tickets say the games start at 5 and 8:30 p.m. The correct start times … Read more

Sur la Route des Jeux Olympiques

At the Olympics, hockey’s collegians have given way as NHLers take over many rosters. Not so UMass-Lowell’s trio of Baptiste Amar, Yorick Treille and Laurent Meunier, who will represent France in Salt Lake City. Dave Hendrickson reports.

By Example

He doesn’t offer motivational speeches. He’s not a shouter. What he is, however, is UMass’ leading scorer and the glue of its on-ice effort. USCHO.com’s Matthew F. Sacco gets the inside scoop on Tim Turner.

This Week in the CCHA: Jan. 24, 2002

As the CCHA continues to separate the contenders from the pretenders, Ohio State enters a critical stretch; rising Alaska-Fairbanks takes on U.P. workhorse Northern Michigan in the Games of the Week; and a certain school’s student fans in the spotlight — again. Paula C. Weston reports.

This Week in the MAAC: Jan. 24, 2002

Resurgent Iona — keyed by Ryan Carter’s return to offensive fireworks — gets its sternest test against MAAC-unbeaten Mercyhurst this weekend, Jim Connelly says. Also: Connecticut looks to carry nonconference momentum back into league play.

This Week in Hockey East: Jan. 24, 2002

Flush with the realization of the power that is his, Dave Hendrickson holds Hockey East for ransom. Also: Northeastern makes a move toward the top; performance under pressure analyzed; and the Tale of the Tape between goalies Cam McCormick and Ryan Miller.

This Week In The WCHA: Jan. 24, 2002

Minnesota-Duluth waits for help … and waits … and waits; Alaska-Anchorage again shows its last-second panache; Wisconsin hits a key stretch with a question about goaltending; and Todd D. Milewski lines up the Minnesota-Denver weekend series.

NCAA to Televise Regional Games Again

The NCAA says it will televise all eight Division I tournament regional games once again this season, after not doing so last year because of budgetary reasons. The West Regional is scheduled for March 22-23 in Ann Arbor, Mich., with game times of 4 and 7:30 p.m. ET. The East Regional will be in Worcester, … Read more